World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
Ellis Genge signs long term extension with Bristol Bears
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristolian England international Ellis Genge has committed his future to the Bears, signing a new long-term contract with the club. One of the most feared and dynamic props in the world, the Academy...
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14 – 17 Leicester Tigers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp try from Tommy Reffell put the spoilers on the Gallagher Premiership opening weekend at Sandy Park for Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as Leicester Tigers came away with the narrow victory. There...
Bath v Northampton Saints | Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will kick off with a repeat of last year’s dramatic final as Bath Rugby welcome champions Northampton Saints to The Rec. Alex Mitchell’s...
Gloucester side for Premiership opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites side to kick off their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a home fixture against Saracens at Kingsholm on Saturday has been revealed. Christian Wade, Gareth Anscombe and Tomos...
Saints look to get defense of their title underway
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Kemeny is set to become Saint #2090 on Friday evening, as Northampton Saints kick-off the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership campaign against Bath Rugby (20 September, kick-off: 7.45pm). Phil Dowson’s...
Cardiff name eight new faces in URC opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff will hand competitive debuts to eight players as they kick-off the new BKT United Rugby Championship season at home against Zebre Parma on Friday night (19:35 KO). With another season of change...
Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...
